Jeremiah 12:5-7

New International Reader's Version

⁵ The Lord says, “Suppose you have raced against people.
    And suppose they have worn you out.
    Then how would you be able to race against horses?
Suppose you feel safe only in open country.
    Then how would you get along in the bushes near the Jordan River?
⁶ Even your relatives have turned against you.
    They are members of your own family.
    They have shouted loudly at you.
They might say nice things about you.
    But do not trust them.